Joe Fugate Modeling the 1980s SP Siskiyou Line in southern Oregon
QUOTE: Originally posted by jfugate Yep, it depends on the size of the layout. Trainnut gives the basic rule of thumb 100 watts = 1 amp. ....I expect at most there will be up to 4 trains in motion at a time on the layout, with a couple more yard switchers in operation. Each train could have 4-5 locos in it (head end + helpers). I model the 1980s so we're talking diesel locos here. Modern low-amp diesels normally take about .25 amps each, so 22 locos would total up to about 5.5 amps ... plenty of room to spare on the 15 amp circuit.
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Modeling BNSF and Milwaukee Road in SW Wisconsin